Overview
Fougerolles-du-Plessis is a 3.23 MW solar PV plant in France, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Fougerolles-du-Plessis is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the commune of Fougerolles-du-Plessis, in the Pays de la Loire region of northwestern France. With a capacity of 3.23 megawatts (MW), it is a small-to-medium scale solar installation within the French renewable energy landscape. The plant operates under France's national regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. France supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees, encouraging distributed generation. The facility's capacity is typical for ground-mounted or rooftop solar arrays in rural areas. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms can impact local ecosystems through land conversion. The facility supports France's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and strengthens grid resilience through decentralized generation.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a rural area of northwestern France, where agriculture and natural landscapes dominate. Solar PV installations like this one require land conversion, which can affect local flora and fauna. However, the moderate scale of 3.23 MW limits the footprint. The region's solar resource is moderate, but the plant still contributes to reducing reliance on nuclear and fossil fuels. Grid integration is manageable due to the small capacity.
Frequently asked questions
The Fougerolles-du-Plessis solar PV plant is located in the commune of Fougerolles-du-Plessis, in the Pays de la Loire region of northwestern France.
The plant has a capacity of 3.23 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
The facility uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
France aims to reach 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Small solar plants like this contribute to distributed generation and help meet national goals.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. It supports France's carbon neutrality target for 2050.